The average train between Princeton Junction and Beacon takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Princeton Junction to Beacon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Princeton Junction and Beacon. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Princeton Junction is at 9:23 PM which arrives into Beacon at 1:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Princeton Junction to Beacon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Princeton Junction to Beacon. However, there are services departing from Princeton Junction station and arriving at Beacon station via New York Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
Princeton Junction to Beacon train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.
Princeton Junction to Beacon train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Beacon station.
The distance between Princeton Junction and Beacon is 142.9 km. The road distance is 173 km.
You can take a train from Princeton Jct. to Beacon via Penn Station, Madison Av/E 34 St, Madison Av/E 42 St, and Grand Central Terminal in around 3h 29m.